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Estremoz Marble Quarries

Natural Monuments

Estremoz (Santa Maria)

Estremoz Marble Quarries

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Estremoz Marble Quarries

Name: Estremoz Marble Quarries
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Location: Estremoz (Santa Maria), Évora, Portugal

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1. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Vila Viçosa

54.5km

03:16

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Entrance to Estremoz – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Estremoz

72.1km

06:50

1,590m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Borba

34.3km

02:02

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Werner K

August 8, 2018

The marble of Estremoz has been explored since the incorporation of the Iberian Peninsula into the Roman Empire. For example, marble analyzes of monuments such as the Roman Temple of Évora indicate that it was built using Alentejo marble. In the history of Portugal and its former colonies, this stone was used for the manufacture of all kinds of ornaments.

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

January 18, 2025

Marble and the quarries where it is extracted are a strong feature of the landscape of Estremoz. This resource, which has been used since the time of the Roman Empire, reached its peak in Estremoz during the Baroque period, and was used in the construction of palaces, religious monuments, statues, fountains and other buildings.

Marble is a dominant feature of the urban landscape, as it is also the material of choice for the construction of traditional Portuguese pavements. The white marble of Estremoz is internationally renowned for its quality and is exported to numerous countries, especially the Middle East and Morocco.

Estremoz is proud to have preserved a monumental keep over the centuries, entirely covered in marble. A visit to an active quarry or a stonemasonry workshop is also a popular activity for those who visit us. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

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Distance 106 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Estremoz (Santa Maria), Évora, Portugal

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Estremoz Marble Quarries

1. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Vila Viçosa

2. Entrance to Estremoz – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Estremoz

3. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Borba

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